If you’ve been the victim of an identity theft, act immediately to minimize the damage. here is how to report/resolve an identity theft fraud
- Place fraud alert on your credit reports
- visit Equifax or call 1-800-525-6285
- visit Experian or call 1-888-397-3742
- visit Trans Union or call 1-800-680-7289
- Report to Social Security Administration if you suspect that your SSN is being fraudulently.used (call 800-269-0271 to report a SSN fraud)
- File a police report
- Place a credit freeze
- Inform your Banks/financial institutions
- File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)